Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

General rules for software development and design. Errors. Data types, variables, expressions, control statements M-files. Numerical techniques: Gauss elimination, solution of non-linear equations, optimisation, curve fitting, numerical calculus, ordinary differential equations.

Objectives

1. To develop an understanding of commonly used numerical methods for solving engineering problems; the ability to appropriately apply numerical methods to engineering problems and to know some of the limitations of such methods

2. To develop structured problem solving techniques and to develop a knowledge of programming concepts and the ability to write simple programs.

Assessment

Written examination (3 hours): 70%
Continuous assessment: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Gary Codner

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures, 2 hrs laboratory, 1 hr practice classes and 7 hrs private study, per week

Co-requisites

ENG1091 or MTH1030

Prohibitions

ENG1602